The Suns were a +12 when Dillon Brooks was on the floor in Sunday’s game vs. the Lakers, but were without him in the decisive final seconds of the fourth quarter after he received his second technical foul and was ejected from the game. It was his first ejection since joining the Suns and was a reminder of an important lesson, writes Doug Haller of The Athletic. “How to stay in … [Read more...] about Pacific Notes: Brooks, LeBron, Maluach, Harden
Sidney Crosby breaks Penguins scoring record previously held by Mario Lemieux
As far as Sidney Crosby is concerned, Mario Lemieux still is No. 1 in his book. But now, Lemieux officially is No. 2. … [Read more...] about Sidney Crosby breaks Penguins scoring record previously held by Mario Lemieux
Jonathan Gannon’s Cardinals Seat Hotter Than GM Monti Ossenfort’s?
While the Cardinals being unable to sustain momentum is not exactly new, given the franchise’s history of slim contention windows, this year’s step backward has been rather alarming. Arizona sits 3-11 after a 2-0 start, inviting obvious questions about the current regime’s future. Last year’s Cards finished 8-9, representing a substantial improvement from the 2022 and ’23 … [Read more...] about Jonathan Gannon’s Cardinals Seat Hotter Than GM Monti Ossenfort’s?
Cardinals Sign K Joshua Karty
The Cardinals have turned to a division rival for some extra depth at kicker. The team announced that they’ve signed Joshua Karty to the 53-man roster. Karty was previously on the Rams practice squad, where he’s been lingering since getting replaced by Harrison Mevis in late November. The 2024 sixth-round lived up to his draft billing as a rookie, converting on 85.3 percent of … [Read more...] about Cardinals Sign K Joshua Karty
Cardinals QB Kyler Murray Unlikely To Generate Large Trade Market
Kyler Murray has been sidelined since Week 5, and he will not play again this season. Naturally, speculation continues to swirl about the former No. 1 pick’s future in Arizona. Murray’s contract runs through 2028; more importantly, it includes $36.8MM in guarantees for next season. Suitors will of course not be enthused about taking on that figure in the event of a trade, and … [Read more...] about Cardinals QB Kyler Murray Unlikely To Generate Large Trade Market